Minnesota Chamber of Commerce 2026 Women in Business Minnesota Conference: Power play
Step up to the plate at the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Women in Business Minnesota Conference: Power Play, hosted at Target Field. This year’s event brings the energy of women in professional sports and business together, highlighting the powerful role athletics play as economic drivers in Minnesota and beyond.
Hear from leaders across the sports industry as they break down not only the business of professional sports but also what it takes to compete, lead and win both on and off the field. Join us for a day of bold ideas, meaningful connections and momentum. It’s your move.
AGENDA
8:00 a.m. Optional tours of Target Field
9:00 a.m. Registration and networking
9:30 a.m. Tip-off
Marney Gellner, Broadcaster – Timberwolves & Lynx on FanDuel Sports, Minnesota Twins, KFAN radio contributor
9:45 a.m. Athlete spotlight
Natalie Darwitz, Chief Executive Officer, Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame, 3X Olympian, 2X NCAA National Champion
10:30 a.m. Panel: Professional sports create a winning economy
Mari Guttman, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Minnesota Twins Baseball Club
Michelle Haines, President, Major League Volleyball Minnesota
Saara Hassoun, President, Minnesota Aurora FC
Moderated by Jill Renslow Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer at Mall of America
11:30 a.m. Marketplace introductions
Marney Gellner, Broadcaster – Timberwolves & Lynx on FanDuel Sports, Minnesota Twins, KFAN radio contributor
11:45 a.m. Lunch: Food stations and marketplace
12:30 p.m. Postgame recap
Marney Gellner, Broadcaster – Timberwolves & Lynx on FanDuel Sports, Minnesota Twins, KFAN radio contributor
Women in Business Minnesota is a quarterly series designed to engage women business leaders in public policy. It’s an excellent opportunity for both women and men to network with their peers while learning the importance of issues critical to growing their companies and the state’s economy.